ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge planning for a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. It would be most important for the plan to include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistently elevated blood glucose levels above 200 mg/dL indicate poor diabetes control and require prompt reporting to prevent complications like diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating adolescent high school students about when to seek medical attention regarding suspected cancerous skin lesions. Which of the following are included in the nurse's teaching? The lesion has:
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: An irregular border, asymmetry, and increasing size are key characteristics of potentially cancerous skin lesions, particularly melanoma, as they indicate abnormal growth patterns and malignancy.
Question 3 of 5
The husband of a client with cervical carcinoma in situ says to the nurse, 'The doctor just told my wife that her cancer is curable. Is the doctor just trying to make us feel better?' The nurse's most accurate response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cervical carcinoma in situ, when detected early, has a high cure rate with aggressive treatment, accurately addressing the husband's concern.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client diagnosed with heart failure. Which information should the nurse provide to assist the client to limit complications and prevent future hospitalizations? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Low sodium reduces fluid retention. C: Weight gain indicates fluid overload. D: Shortness of breath suggests worsening heart failure. A and E are incorrect due to fluid restriction needs and the necessity of medical guidance for diuretics.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with testicular cancer, should anticipate a medical prescription for which of the following tumor marker studies? A/An:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hCG and AFP are specific tumor markers for testicular cancer, used to diagnose and monitor treatment response.